http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news The University of Northampton Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:36 +0000 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:36 +0000 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/293/johns-dream-of-olympic-success-in-london A BA Business and Marketing student from The University of Northampton's Business School is eagerly awaiting the annoucement of whether he has made it onto the U.S Olympic team. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/293/johns-dream-of-olympic-success-in-london Wed, 09 May 2012 10:16:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/301/masters-programme-in-education-launched-in-india At the end of April the School of Education launched its MA Education (Special and inclusive Education) cohort for students in Bangalore, India. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/301/masters-programme-in-education-launched-in-india Fri, 04 May 2012 12:09:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/288/viewfinder-arts-exhibition-until-25-may The University of Northampton’s Avenue Gallery presents Viewfinder, an exhibition which brings together a group of artists united by an engagement with the photographic image, with the aim of generating a dialogue between digital and traditional practices. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/288/viewfinder-arts-exhibition-until-25-may Thu, 03 May 2012 16:41:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/287/fine-art-student-rejuvenates-borough-council-crest A Year 3 BA Fine Art student from The University of Northampton has volunteered her artistic talents to Northampton Borough Council to help repair, repaint and rejuvenate their historic Crest at the Guildhall, Northampton. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/287/fine-art-student-rejuvenates-borough-council-crest Wed, 02 May 2012 16:32:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/302/mathematics-specialist-teachers-graduate Almost 200 people gathered on Saturday in the Park Campus Restaurant to celebrate the graduation of our first cohort of Mathematics Specialist Teachers (MaST). http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/302/mathematics-specialist-teachers-graduate Wed, 02 May 2012 15:37:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/290/stonewall-lecture-on-tackling-homophobic-bullying-in-schools The School of Education was delighted to welcome Chris Gibbons, from Stonewall, the UK lesbian, gay and bisexual equality charity on Friday 27th April. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/290/stonewall-lecture-on-tackling-homophobic-bullying-in-schools Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:52:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/286/university-of-northampton-in-top-ten-risers-for-student-experience-survey The University of Northampton has climbed 23 places in the annual THE (Times Higher Education) Student Experience Survey, and is placed among the top ten highest risers in the survey. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/286/university-of-northampton-in-top-ten-risers-for-student-experience-survey Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:10:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/285/indian-alumni-gather-for-celebration-event-in-new-delhi More than 50 international graduates gathered in New Delhi, India, recently at The University of Northampton's Annual Indian Alumni evening. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/285/indian-alumni-gather-for-celebration-event-in-new-delhi Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:20:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/292/early-years-foundation-degree-trip-to-hungary A group of 18 students and three tutors from the Foundation Degree in Early Years Programme, School of Education, have recently returned from a very successful four day trip to Hungary. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/292/early-years-foundation-degree-trip-to-hungary Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:58:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/284/university-of-northampton-granted-planning-permission-for-st-johns-hall-of-residences The University of Northampton is delighted to be able to progress with plans to extend its student accommodation in Northampton town centre, after the planning committee of Northampton Borough Council granted planning permission for a 464-room hall of residence on the site of the St John’s Surface Car Park. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/284/university-of-northampton-granted-planning-permission-for-st-johns-hall-of-residences Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:44:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/282/research-concern-over-chips-with-everything A study by Prof Nada Kakabadse of The University of Northampton and Prof Andrew Kakabadse of Cranfield School of Management reveals public unease about implanting people with microchips. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/282/research-concern-over-chips-with-everything Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:51:00 +0100 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/300/kurdistan-ukti-trade-mission Cilel Smith from the Early Years Division and Anna Hughes from the International office recently returned from Kurdistan. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/300/kurdistan-ukti-trade-mission Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:56:00 +0000 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/280/arts-spring-show-on-until-29-march The University of Northampton's Year 2 Fine Art discipline undergraduates are hosting their 2012 Spring Show until Thursday 29 March at Avenue Campus Gallery. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/280/arts-spring-show-on-until-29-march Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:43:00 +0000 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/279/interning-in-la--corbyns-placement-year Katy Perry, Russell Brand and Chris Brown are just some of the famous faces that Year 2 BA Entertainment Marketing student Corbyn Asbury has bumped into whilst on his placement year in Los Angeles http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/279/interning-in-la--corbyns-placement-year Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:43:00 +0000 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/291/the-joy-of-science Last week was Science Week. Across the county, children met present day scientists, pondered on problems and engaged with practical work. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/291/the-joy-of-science Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/278/875-000-boost-for-university-support-of-corby-businesses The University of Northampton’s Business School has been awarded £875,000 from the European Regional Development Fund to deliver the ‘Corby Enterprise Support programme’ until December 2014. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/278/875-000-boost-for-university-support-of-corby-businesses Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/277/the-university-of-northampton-is-one-in-100 The University of Northampton has pledged to help and support some of the county's most vulnerable community groups and people by signing up to a unique ‘Circle of Giving’ called Northamptonshire 100 - an initiative run by local grant giving charity Northamptonshire Community Foundation (NCF). http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/277/the-university-of-northampton-is-one-in-100 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/276/university-committed-to-regional-wildlife-in-new-nature-project The University of Northampton has been named as one of the key partners in a flagship nature project which will make the Nene Valley, Northamptonshire, a better area for wildlife, people and the economy. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/276/university-committed-to-regional-wildlife-in-new-nature-project Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:53:00 +0000 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/275/engineering-in-the-spotlight-during-regional-awareness-week The value and worth of Northamptonshire’s engineering industry will be the focus of Northamptonshire Engineering Week 2012 (NEW2012), a week-long programme of activities organised by The University of Northampton, Northamptonshire Engineering Training Partnership (NETP) and Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP) and STEMNET from Monday 12 March. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/275/engineering-in-the-spotlight-during-regional-awareness-week Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:44:00 +0000 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/274/midwifery-skills-suite-on-campus-benefits-health-students A new Midwifery Skills Suite has been opened in the School of Health at Park Campus, providing students from a variety of courses with on-campus clinical skills training within a realistic environment. http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/article/274/midwifery-skills-suite-on-campus-benefits-health-students Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:31:00 +0000